OPPO R9 could launch soon, camera innovation expected

Chinese smartphone maker Oppo mobiles is soon going to launch a phone called the R9. The company has sent out teasers on social media, though as of now, there is no confirmation on the launch date for the device.

The phone is said to look very similar to the iPhone 6S Plus. The teaser which is in Chinese highlights the number '9' and the translated text suggests that the phone could come with some innovative camera technology.

The device is likely to trot a 6-inch quad-HD display which has a 1,440x2,560 pixels resolution. Like most flagship phones of 2016, it too will probably launch with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor coupled with 3GB or 4GB RAM.

The phone is said to pack 64GB of internal storage and have a microSD card slot which will support further expansion of memory.

Grapevine suggests that the phone could have a 21-megapixel rear shooter and a 13-megapixel front camera, which itself is a formidable spec.

The phone is also said to have a 3,700mAh battery which should also support Qualcomm's Quick Charging technology. Like most phones, it will run on Android, however it could either use Marshmallow or the older Lollipop.

Another addition to the phone could be a fingerprint scanner, which has kind of become a standard feature on most high-end smartphones.

It should be noted that the Mi 5 has hardware specifications that are very similar to what the R9 may have, so it could be a rival.

Even in terms of pricing the R9 is expected to launch around $400. The top-of-the-line Mi 5 Pro costs $354. Vivo is also expected to launch the X5 Max, which will also run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor, but could be the first phone to come with 6GB RAM.

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